St. Barbara’s RC Church
Friday, January 19, 2007
Look up anywhere in Bushwick and you’ll probably see the tall towers of St. Barbara’s, a little piece of Europe smack dab in a gritty part of Brooklyn. We may or may not have built this city on rock and roll, but St. Barb’s was definitely built on beer. Bushwick was once home to many a thriving brewery, but those days are long gone unfortunately. But back in the day it was beer megabucks that financed the church’s construction in 1910. Apparently named for the daughter of the largest contributor, it’s beautifully ornate inside and out, well worth a peek if you’re in the neighborhood.
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Courtesy Roomorama
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